parking.

[Bogeyman]

if there are several ordinance against parking on the streets how come some cities i.e. city of manila issues parking permits.

That's the point; you don't just park on any public street, unless the city expressly allows it. You'll know it's allowed when there's a designated attendant who charges fees and issues receipts on behalf of the city government. If there's neither a "Parking" nor a "No Parking" sign, and nobody's around for you to verify, assume that parking is not allowed on the immediate area. Better to err on the side of caution.

And, it would be wise to take note of Violation 58A under the LTO's guidelines: Driving or parking in a place not designed for parking or driving (i.e. sidewalks, alleys, etc.) that carries a fine of PhP150.

how can parking on the side of the street be inconsiderate to the pedestrians are'nt they suppose to walk on the side walk

Yup, ideally they should be on the sidewalk. But assuming there's hardly any sidewalk space because of either those pesky vendors or establishments that hog the sidewalk as their own parking space, they end up walking on the streetside. And with parked cars taking up that space as well, they'll have no choice but to walk down the middle of the road.

about the motorist part that why we must first check if our cars can obstruct the flow of traffic

Under normal circumstances, it's easy. However, you never know when emergency services (fire, ambulance, police) will need to use the exact road space that you've parked on.

about don't park on a public street part if its illegal to park how come they did not place "no parking sign" on all the streets? no budget? i doubt.

While parking on a public street may not be so much a legal issue everywhere, it's definitely a safety concern. A co-worker's RAV4, parked in an outdoor pay parking facility, had the misfortune of being hit on the hood by a cue ball that came sailing out of a billiard hall located several storeys up. Multiply that risk at least five times when you park on a public street, where your vehicle could be hit by a falling flower pot, a rusted gutter, or a severed power line (plus the pole). Worse, a reckless driver might even crash into your parked car. (ouch!) And then. there's always the remote possibility of your car becoming collateral damage in the event of an impromptu gang war or shootout. (Praning ba, hehehe.)

It's also a matter of security. Ask yourself:

- Am I ready to fork out money to replace my stolen side mirrors, tire valve caps, lug nuts, decals, spare tire, radio antenna, taillights ad nauseum, not to mention the valuables inside my car?
- Am I willing to have my car unceremoniously towed, then go through the hassle of claiming it at the impoundment, as well as repairing the damage sustained during towing?
- Am I ready to buy a new car if my present one gets stolen while parked outside?

If your answer to all of these is 'yes', then by all means go ahead and park on any public street. Don't let us stop you, big spender.

my point is. does any person has a right to place a "reserve" sign on a public street, implying that he or she has the only the right to park on that spot, just like claiming that they own that spot.

It's always better to have a parking attendant vouch for the availability of a particular parking space, instead of someone arbitrarily staking a claim by way of a "Reserved Parking" sign. The next time you see another such instance on the street, just take comfort in the thought that it's their risk, not yours.